Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
** CANCELLED ** Saturday, July 15 – “Pick a Park” series. Two state parks. Booker T. Washington and Harrison Bay State Parks. Chattanooga. Let's meet at the Harrison Bay Office/Marina at 10:00 am (Eastern Time Zone). We'll roam the 4.3 mile Bay Point Loop, an easy moderate winding trail around the peninsula. After that, we […]
Falls Creek Falls State Park, Base of Falls, Cane Creek Falls, and Gorge Overlook Trail a 2.4 mile loop. And Paw Paw Trail a 3.2 mile loop. Both trails are moderate. The trails are on natural turf. We will see a 286 foot shear drop water fall, views of Cane Creek Gulf, and pretty woods. […]
Saturday, July 15 — Emery Creek Falls Trail, moderate, around 6 miles, 900’ el. gain, out-and-back. This is a beautiful trail with a record number of creek crossings, so do not attempt at high water. Almost all the crossings are easy, but you may get wet at the first one—no problem on a hot summer […]
JULY 15 11:30am THE CROSSVILLE GREENWAY: Habitat Trail - 2.1 miles Rating: Easy
This is the newest trail in Crossville. It opened in July 2022. This is an easy lollypop trail along the Obed River.
MEET AT: The trail-head parking lot on Deerfield Road by Spiders Branch. The trail starts across the road from the parking lot. Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs must be leashed. For more information contact hike coordinator, Sirka, email plateaulocalwalks@yahoo.com or text (404) 790-3945.
Monday-Thursday, July 17-July 20 – Red River Gorge Geological Area, Slade, Kentucky. Camping in Natural Bridge State Park. Joint activity with Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard`. The park has a lodge and a restaurant. Hikes include The Original Trail, Balanced Rock and the Rock Garden Trail, Court House Rock, Auxier Ridge and Double Arch hike and Gray’s Arch. Red […]
July 17-July 20 – Red River Gorge Geological Area, Slade, Kentucky. Camping, Natural Bridge State Park. Group activity with Murfreesboro Chapter. Hikes include The Original Trail, Balanced Rock and the Rock Garden Trail, Court House Rock, Auxier Ridge and Double Arch hike and Gray’s Arch. Red River Adventure Outfitters offers a 8 mile Red River paddle past towering […]
Monday, July 17 – Thursday, July 20. Red River Gorge Geological Area. Slade, Kentucky. Camping at the Natural Bridge State Park. Joint activity with the Highland Rim chapter. The park has a lodge and a restaurant. Hikes include The Original Trail, Balanced Rock and the Rock Garden Trail, Court House Rock, Auxier Ridge and Double […]
Henry Horton State ParkChapel Hill, TN6.5 moderate milesWe’ll enjoy a combination of trails and then cool off at the pool ($6 admission.) Meet at the parking near the camp store for an 8:30 AM step off. Pack insect repellant, sunscreen, a hat, and swimwear. Bring plenty of water, snacks, and a lunch (or plan to grab […]
Tuesday, July 18 — Hiwassee River Float Trip. We will rent inflatable kayaks, aka “duckies,” and float/paddle down the beautiful Hiwassee River, which is an easy whitewater river flowing out of the mountains east of Cleveland. No experience is required. A great trip for a hot summer’s day! Costs: $40 for a 1-person duckie, $60 for a […]
Monthly Chapter Meeting, Meet 6:00 P. M. CDT, at Wade Bourne Nature Center, 2308 Rotary Park Dr, Clarksville. Two volunteers will provide snacks for everyone. Bring your own drinks. Contact Paula Sanders 954-993-5541 or Suva Bastin 931-645-2849.
CANCELLED. On our way to Burgess Falls we'll hike a 1 mile section of the Sparta Greenway along the Calfkiller River. At Burgess Falls we'll will hike the River and Ridge Top Trails 1.8 miles rated moderate that go past four waterfalls on the Falling Water River. There are beautiful views down the main canyon […]
Cancelled. Wednesday, July 19th. Blue Hole Trail hike at 9:00 AM and Lost River Cave Boat Tour at 10:00 AM. On the Blue Hole Trail, you will see a powder house, a butterfly habitat, a historic trading post, and several blue holes which are underground rivers that have come to the surface. The trail is […]
